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China-to-Armenia Wireless / IoT Device Compliance Gap Matrix (PSRC / EAC)
AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China wireless and IoT device documentation against Armenia requirements under PSRC (Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia — the national telecom and spectrum regulatory authority) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) EAC conformity framework, covering EAC Declaration of Conformity and EAC marking under TR EAEU 037/2016 (radio equipment), TR CU 020/2011 (EMC), and TR EAEU 004/2011 (low-voltage electrical safety); PSRC spectrum management and registration for radio-frequency devices; electrical safety for the 220 V/50 Hz European-plug (Type C/F) grid; local importer requirements; Armenian-language labelling obligations; and cybersecurity obligations under the Data Security Agency of Armenia and CERT-AM. Armenia is a full member of the EAEU — EAC conformity obtained in any EAEU member state (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan) is mutually recognised and valid in Armenia. SARM (Armenian Standards Institute — Ստանդarтizaтsiayi, Chapаgitutyan, Havasтagrman yev Informatikai Azgayin Institut) administers national standards. Chinese CCC, SRRC, CE, and FCC documentation are not recognised and do not substitute for EAC conformity or PSRC registration.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-17
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Armenia (PSRC / EAC) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| Cybersecurity — Data Security Agency of Armenia and CERT-AM Obligations for Connected Devices | China has its own cybersecurity and personal data protection regime under the Cybersecurity Law of the PRC (2017), the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL, 2021), and the Data Security Law (2021). China imposes data localization requirements for certain categories of sensitive data and mandates security assessments for cross-border data transfers. For IoT and connected devices, MIIT and relevant sector regulators may impose network security and data-handling requirements. Chinese compliance with China's domestic cybersecurity laws does not satisfy Armenian personal data protection law obligations or CERT-AM guidelines — they are independent national frameworks. Manufacturers exporting from China must separately assess Armenian data protection obligations for their device's data flows. The PIPL's cross-border transfer restrictions reflect a different regulatory philosophy than Armenia's framework and do not map onto Armenian law.Cybersecurity Law of the PRC (2017) — mandatory network security requirements for network operators and critical information infrastructure in China Personal Information Protection Law of the PRC (PIPL, 2021) — personal data processing and cross-border transfer requirements in China Data Security Law of the PRC (2021) — data classification, security, and cross-border data transfer restrictions in China |
Armenia has established a cybersecurity and personal data protection framework applicable to connected devices and IoT products sold or operated in the country. The Data Security Agency of Armenia (formerly the Personal Data Protection Agency) is the national supervisory authority for personal data protection under the Law of the Republic of Armenia 'On Protection of Personal Data'. This law imposes obligations on operators of information systems that process personal data of Armenian individuals, including IoT devices and connected consumer electronics that collect, transmit, or store user data. Violations can result in administrative penalties and orders to cease processing. CERT-AM (the Computer Emergency Response Team of Armenia), operating under the Ministry of High-Tech Industry (formerly the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies), is the national cybersecurity incident response body. CERT-AM publishes cybersecurity guidelines and advisories for critical information infrastructure and connected devices. Armenia does not currently mandate a formal consumer IoT product cybersecurity certification scheme equivalent to the EU Cyber Resilience Act — however, the personal data protection law creates substantive compliance obligations for any connected device whose cloud backend processes Armenian user data. Key considerations include: (1) personal data of Armenian citizens must not be transferred to foreign servers without a lawful basis under Armenian law; (2) manufacturers and operators must implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures for data systems; (3) the Data Security Agency may investigate complaints and initiate enforcement against importers or distributors of devices that facilitate unlawful data processing. Post-2022, a significant influx of Russian and Ukrainian technology company personnel relocated to Yerevan, increasing scrutiny of data flows and cybersecurity practices in Armenian tech ecosystem.Law of the Republic of Armenia 'On Protection of Personal Data' (as amended) — personal data processing obligations; Data Security Agency of Armenia as supervisory authority Law of the Republic of Armenia 'On Electronic Communications' (as amended) — cybersecurity and information security requirements for telecom and electronic communications operators CERT-AM (Computer Emergency Response Team of Armenia) — cybersecurity incident response and guidelines for connected devices, under the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia |
Chinese domestic cybersecurity compliance (Cybersecurity Law, PIPL, Data Security Law) does not substitute for Armenian personal data protection law obligations or CERT-AM cybersecurity guidelines. Chinese IoT devices with cloud backends that transmit Armenian user data to servers located outside Armenia (including servers in China) must assess whether this constitutes a violation of the Armenian Law on Protection of Personal Data. Device manufacturers and importers should audit data flows for Armenian user data, implement appropriate security measures, and — where personal data of Armenian users is processed — ensure that a lawful basis exists for any cross-border data transfer. CERT-AM guidelines should be reviewed for applicable device-level cybersecurity expectations. Unlike the EU Cyber Resilience Act, Armenia currently does not mandate a formal product cybersecurity certification scheme for consumer IoT, but enforcement under the data protection law creates real compliance risk for connected devices with foreign cloud backends. The post-2022 tech community growth in Yerevan has heightened awareness of these obligations among Armenian regulatory bodies.[INFORMATIONAL] Armenian personal data protection law requires a lawful basis for processing and cross-border transfer of Armenian users' personal data. Connected IoT devices with cloud backends that transmit user data to servers outside Armenia (including China) must assess and address this obligation. Chinese domestic cybersecurity compliance does not satisfy Armenian requirements. CERT-AM guidelines should be reviewed for applicable device-level cybersecurity expectations. No formal consumer IoT product security certification is currently mandated in Armenia, but data protection enforcement creates real compliance risk for devices with foreign cloud backends. The Data Security Agency of Armenia may investigate complaints involving unlawful data processing by device importers or distributors. | Data Security Agency of Armenia (Personal Data Protection Agency) — supervisory authority under the Law on Protection of Personal Data2026-06-17 · reference |
| EAC Declaration of Conformity — EAEU Market Access (Armenia as EAEU Member) | China does not participate in the EAEU and has no direct national equivalent to TR EAEU 037/2016 or the EAC Declaration of Conformity framework. The closest Chinese parallel for radio equipment market access is SRRC type approval (for radio transmission equipment, administered by the State Radio Regulatory Commission under MIIT), which covers spectrum conformity using Chinese technical standards (e.g., GB 15629.11 for Wi-Fi, YD/T series for cellular). CCC (China Compulsory Certification) covers electrical safety and some EMC aspects for in-scope products. A MIIT Network Access License (NAL) is required for telecom terminal equipment sold in China. None of these — CCC, SRRC, MIIT NAL — constitute or substitute for an EAC Declaration of Conformity or EAC Certificate under EAEU technical regulations. CE marking (EU) is similarly not recognised as an EAC equivalent.SRRC Radio Type Approval — State Radio Regulatory Commission of China (MIIT), mandatory for radio transmission equipment sold in China MIIT Network Access License (NAL) — Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, mandatory for telecom terminal equipment sold in China CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — CNCA, covers electrical safety and partial EMC for in-scope products GB 15629.11 — Information technology — LAN/MAN (Wi-Fi / WLAN standard, China) |
Armenia is a full member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and operates within the EAEU unified regulatory framework for radio and telecommunications equipment. All radio and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Armenian market must carry the EAC (Eurasian Conformity — Евразийское соответствие) mark, demonstrating conformity with applicable EAEU Technical Regulations. The primary instrument for radio equipment is an EAC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) or EAC Certificate of Conformity issued by an accredited EAEU certification body under TR EAEU 037/2016 (radio equipment). A Declaration of Conformity may be used for lower-risk categories; a Certificate of Conformity (requiring type examination by a notified body) is required for higher-risk categories. The DoC or certificate must name a legal entity registered in an EAEU member state (Armenia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, or Kyrgyzstan) as the declarant or certificate holder — a China-domiciled manufacturer cannot be the sole declarant. Because Armenia is a full EAEU member, an EAC conformity document (DoC or certificate) issued in any EAEU member state is fully valid in Armenia — there is no separate Armenian national certification layer on top of EAC for radio equipment. The EAC mark must appear on the product, packaging, and in accompanying documentation. SARM (Armenian Standards Institute — Ստандартизациайи, Чапагитутян, Хавасдагрман ев Информатикайи Азгайин Институт) administers national standards in Armenia, many of which are GOST-derived or harmonised EAC standards. Armenian-language (Hayeren) labelling is required for retail products.TR EAEU 037/2016 — Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union 'On the safety of radio equipment' (Decision of the EEC Council No. 38, 22 June 2016) EAC (Eurasian Conformity) Declaration of Conformity and Certificate of Conformity — Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Decision of the EEC Council No. 41 (2013) — Unified list of products subject to mandatory conformity assessment in the EAEU Law of the Republic of Armenia 'On Standardisation' — governs SARM and national standards adoption EAEU Treaty (2014) — Chapter 25 and Annex 9 on technical regulation; mutual recognition of EAC conformity across all five EAEU member states |
EAC conformity marking is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Armenian market. Chinese CCC, SRRC, MIIT NAL, CE, and FCC documentation are not recognised and cannot substitute for EAC conformity. A China-domiciled manufacturer must appoint an EAEU-registered legal entity (importer, distributor, or authorised representative in Armenia or another EAEU member state) to act as the declarant or certificate holder. An EAC DoC or Certificate must be obtained from an accredited EAEU certification body with test reports from EAEU-accredited laboratories. The EAC certificate or DoC must be registered in the EAEU Unified Register. Because Armenia is a full EAEU member, EAC documents obtained in Russia or Kazakhstan are equally valid in Armenia — no country-specific re-certification is needed within the EAEU. However, Armenian-language (Hayeren) labelling is required for retail products placed on the Armenian market, independent of the EAC certification language.[INFORMATIONAL] EAC conformity (DoC or Certificate) under TR EAEU 037/2016 is mandatory for all radio and wireless devices entering Armenia. Chinese CCC, SRRC, MIIT NAL, CE, and FCC documents do not substitute. An EAEU-registered legal entity must be named as declarant; an EAEU-accredited certification body issues the EAC document with EAEU-lab test reports. EAC certificates obtained in any EAEU member state are valid in Armenia — no Armenia-specific re-certification within the EAEU. Armenian-language labelling is separately required for retail market placement. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — Decision of the EEC Council No. 38 (TR EAEU 037/2016)2026-06-17 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — EAC / GOST IEC 62368-1 for 220 V / 50 Hz European-Plug Grid (Type C/F) — Armenia | China's mandatory electrical safety standard for information technology equipment is GB 4943.1 (aligned with IEC 60950-1), enforced through CCC certification. A newer standard GB/T 42315 (aligned with IEC 62368-1) has been published with a transitional timeline to be verified with CNCA. China uses a 220 V / 50 Hz grid (voltage-compatible with Armenia) but uses Type A (flat two-pin, NEMA 1-15) and Type I (oblique flat three-pin, AS/NZS 3112) plugs — distinct from Armenia's Type C/F. CCC electrical safety certification to GB 4943.1 does not substitute for EAEU TR EAEU 004/2011 conformity under GOST IEC 62368-1. Products may require plug adaptation or redesign for the Armenian Type C/F market.GB 4943.1 — Safety of information technology equipment — Part 1: General requirements (CCC mandatory, aligned with IEC 60950-1) GB/T 42315 — Safety requirements for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment (aligned with IEC 62368-1; adoption timeline to be verified with CNCA) China grid: 220 V / 50 Hz; Plug type A (flat two-pin) and I (oblique flat three-pin) |
Armenia operates on a 220 V / 50 Hz electrical grid — a legacy of Soviet-era infrastructure — and uses Type C (Europlug, CEE 7/16) and Type F (Schuko-compatible, CEE 7/4) plugs. Electrical safety for electronic and electrical equipment placed on the EAEU market, including Armenia, is governed by TR EAEU 004/2011 'On the safety of low-voltage equipment'. Wireless and IoT consumer devices with mains-connected power supplies are within scope. The applicable safety standard under TR EAEU 004/2011 for audio/video, IT and communication technology equipment is GOST IEC 62368-1 (the EAEU adoption of IEC 62368-1), which has superseded GOST IEC 60950-1. Conformity assessment requires testing by an EAEU-accredited safety laboratory and certification by an accredited EAEU conformity assessment body. The resulting EAC Certificate or DoC under TR EAEU 004/2011, obtained in any EAEU member state, is fully valid in Armenia. SARM (Armenian Standards Institute) is the national standards body administering GOST IEC 62368-1 and related electrical safety standards in Armenia. Chinese products designed for 220 V have a voltage-compatibility advantage over products designed for 110/120 V markets, but the plug type (Type A/I in China versus Type C/F in Armenia) and the certification framework differ and require separate EAEU assessment.TR EAEU 004/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union 'On the safety of low-voltage equipment' (Decision of the CU Commission No. 798, 16 August 2011) GOST IEC 62368-1 — Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment — Part 1: Safety requirements (EAEU adoption of IEC 62368-1) Armenia grid: 220 V / 50 Hz; Plug type C (Europlug, CEE 7/16) and F (Schuko, CEE 7/4) SARM (Armenian Standards Institute) — national body administering GOST IEC 62368-1 and electrical safety standards in Armenia |
Chinese CCC electrical safety certification (GB 4943.1) does not substitute for EAEU TR EAEU 004/2011 conformity under GOST IEC 62368-1. Both China and Armenia use 220 V / 50 Hz (no voltage adaptation needed), but plug standards differ — Type A/I in China versus Type C/F in Armenia — requiring product adaptation. Conformity assessment must be conducted under the EAEU framework by an EAEU-accredited safety laboratory; an EAC Certificate or DoC covering TR EAEU 004/2011 must be obtained and registered. Products must display a combined EAC mark covering all applicable EAEU technical regulations (TR EAEU 004/2011 safety, TR EAEU 037/2016 radio, TR CU 020/2011 EMC). EAC electrical safety documents obtained in any EAEU member state are fully valid in Armenia — no Armenia-specific re-test is required within the EAEU framework. Note: post-2022 tech company relocation to Yerevan has increased Armenian demand for consumer electronics; supply chain routing via Armenia-Iran corridor or Georgia-Armenia transit should be assessed for current conditions.[INFORMATIONAL] EAC conformity under TR EAEU 004/2011 (electrical safety, GOST IEC 62368-1) is mandatory for mains-powered wireless and IoT devices sold in Armenia. Chinese CCC / GB 4943.1 certification does not substitute. Products must adapt plug configuration from Chinese Type A/I to Armenian Type C/F. Combined EAC marking covering safety, radio, and EMC technical regulations is required. EAC documents issued in any EAEU member state are valid in Armenia without re-certification. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — Decision of the CU Commission No. 7982026-06-17 · reference |
| EAC Conformity — TR EAEU 037/2016 Radio Equipment Safety (EAEU Single Market / Armenia) | China does not participate in the EAEU and has no direct national equivalent to TR EAEU 037/2016. The closest Chinese parallel for radio equipment is SRRC type approval (for radio transmission equipment under MIIT), which covers spectrum conformity using Chinese technical standards such as GB 15629.11 (Wi-Fi / WLAN, aligned with IEEE 802.11) and YBT 1491 series (Bluetooth). CCC certification covers electrical safety and some EMC aspects. MIIT NAL is required for telecom terminal equipment. China also restricts certain 5 GHz channels — notably 5.8 GHz band usage differs — but Chinese channel plans and power limits may not align with Armenian/EAEU band plans. Neither CCC, SRRC, MIIT NAL, CE, nor FCC substitutes for EAC marking under TR EAEU 037/2016.SRRC Radio Type Approval — State Radio Regulatory Commission of China (MIIT), mandatory for radio transmission equipment sold in China GB 15629.11 — Information technology — LAN/MAN (Wi-Fi / WLAN standard, China, aligned with IEEE 802.11) CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — CNCA, covers electrical safety and partial EMC for in-scope products MIIT Network Access License (NAL) — Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, mandatory for telecom terminal equipment sold in China |
Radio equipment placed on the EAEU market — which includes Armenia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan — must comply with Technical Regulation of the EAEU TR EAEU 037/2016 'On the safety of radio equipment' and carry the EAC (Eurasian Conformity — Евразийское соответствие) mark. TR EAEU 037/2016 covers radio transmitters and receivers, Wi-Fi access points (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth devices, IoT modules, cellular-enabled products, and wireless sensor devices. Conformity assessment may be carried out via type examination by a notified body (EAC Certificate) or via manufacturer's declaration of conformity (EAC DoC) for lower-risk categories. Test reports must be issued by accredited EAEU laboratories. The EAC mark must appear on the product and packaging. EAC certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies recognised by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and registered in the EAEU Unified Register. The EAC certificate or DoC must name a legal entity registered in an EAEU member state as the declarant or certificate holder. For Armenia specifically: SARM (Armenian Standards Institute) administers GOST-derived national standards that underpin the EAEU framework; Armenian-language markings and documentation are required for retail placement on the Armenian market. 5 GHz W52 (channels 36–48) and W53 (channels 52–64) are restricted to indoor use in Armenia; outdoor use of these sub-bands requires PSRC coordination.TR EAEU 037/2016 — Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union 'On the safety of radio equipment' (Decision of the EEC Council No. 38, 22 June 2016) EAC (Eurasian Conformity) marking requirements — Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Decision of the EEC Council No. 41 (2013) — Unified list of products subject to mandatory conformity assessment in the EAEU PSRC (Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia) — spectrum allocation decisions restricting 5 GHz W52/W53 to indoor use |
TR EAEU 037/2016 EAC conformity marking is mandatory for all radio equipment sold in Armenia and any EAEU member state. Chinese SRRC, CCC, MIIT NAL, CE, and FCC documentation do not satisfy EAEU requirements. The manufacturer or EAEU-registered legal entity must obtain an EAC DoC or Certificate from an accredited EAEU certification body, supported by test reports from EAEU-accredited laboratories. The EAC certificate or DoC must be registered in the EAEU Unified Register. Unlike Kazakhstan (which additionally requires a separate OTAU national type approval), Armenia does not operate a parallel national type approval layer on top of EAC for radio equipment — EAC conformity obtained anywhere in the EAEU is valid. However, Armenian 5 GHz channel restrictions (W52/W53 indoor-only) must be reflected in product firmware and documentation; devices approved for unrestricted 5 GHz operation in China may require firmware adjustment for the Armenian market.[INFORMATIONAL] TR EAEU 037/2016 EAC conformity marking is mandatory for all radio and wireless devices sold in Armenia. Chinese SRRC, CCC, MIIT NAL, CE, and FCC documentation do not satisfy this requirement. An EAC DoC or Certificate from an accredited EAEU certification body, with EAEU-lab test reports, is required. Unlike Kazakhstan, Armenia does not add a separate national type approval on top of EAC — but Armenian 5 GHz W52/W53 indoor-only restrictions must be reflected in device firmware and labelling. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — Decision of the EEC Council No. 382026-06-17 · reference |
| EAC Conformity — TR CU 020/2011 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EAEU Single Market / Armenia) | China's mandatory EMC regime for electronic and electrical equipment is enforced through the CCC (China Compulsory Certification) scheme using GB/T 9254 (Information Technology Equipment emission, aligned with CISPR 22/32) and GB 17625.1 (harmonic current emissions, aligned with IEC 61000-3-2). For wireless devices, EMC is also partially covered under SRRC type approval and MIIT NAL testing. Chinese EMC certification to GB/T 9254 and GB 17625.1 is conducted by CNCA-designated laboratories and does not substitute for EAEU EMC conformity under TR CU 020/2011, which uses GOST standards aligned with CISPR and IEC 61000 series. While the underlying technical requirements are broadly similar, EAEU-accredited test reports and conformity documentation are required.GB/T 9254 — Information Technology Equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics — Limits and methods of measurement (CCC, aligned with CISPR 22/32) GB 17625.1 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Limits for harmonic current emissions (CCC, aligned with IEC 61000-3-2) CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — CNCA, mandatory EMC certification for in-scope IT and AV equipment sold in China |
Electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EAEU market — including Armenia — must comply with Technical Regulation of the Customs Union TR CU 020/2011 'Electromagnetic compatibility of technical devices', which sets mandatory EMC requirements including emission limits and immunity levels aligned with CISPR and IEC 61000 series standards. This applies to virtually all electronic equipment that generates or is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, including intentional and unintentional radiators. For wireless and IoT devices, TR CU 020/2011 EMC conformity is assessed alongside TR EAEU 037/2016 (radio) and TR EAEU 004/2011 (electrical safety) — a single EAC mark on the product covers all applicable technical regulations. Conformity assessment for wireless devices typically follows the certification route (type examination by an accredited EAEU body), though a declaration of conformity route exists for some categories. Test reports must be from EAEU-accredited EMC testing laboratories. The combined EAC mark must appear on the product, packaging, and in technical documentation. In Armenia, SARM administers and publishes the GOST-series standards referenced under TR CU 020/2011.TR CU 020/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union 'Electromagnetic compatibility of technical devices' (Decision of the CU Commission No. 879, 9 December 2011) GOST 32137-2013 — Electromagnetic compatibility; GOST series aligned with IEC CISPR publications for emission and immunity test methods applicable under TR CU 020/2011 SARM (Armenian Standards Institute) — administers GOST-derived EMC standards in Armenia under the EAEU framework |
Chinese CCC EMC certification (GB/T 9254, GB 17625.1) does not satisfy EAEU TR CU 020/2011 requirements. TR CU 020/2011 uses GOST standards aligned with the CISPR and IEC 61000 series, but the conformity assessment must be conducted under the EAEU framework by an EAEU-accredited laboratory and certified by an accredited EAEU certification body. While the underlying technical requirements are broadly similar (both draw on CISPR and IEC 61000 methods), the test reports and conformity documentation must originate from EAEU-accredited entities to be valid for EAC marking. Products must carry a combined EAC mark covering TR CU 020/2011 (EMC), TR EAEU 037/2016 (radio), and where applicable TR EAEU 004/2011 (electrical safety). Unlike Kazakhstan's OTAU, Armenia has no additional national EMC notification layer beyond the EAEU framework.[INFORMATIONAL] TR CU 020/2011 EAC conformity (EMC) is mandatory for all electronic equipment sold in Armenia and other EAEU member states. Chinese CCC EMC documentation does not substitute. EAEU-accredited lab testing and certification body issuance of an EAC certificate or DoC is required. Products must display a combined EAC mark covering radio (TR EAEU 037/2016), EMC (TR CU 020/2011), and electrical safety (TR EAEU 004/2011) as applicable. Armenia has no additional national EMC layer beyond EAEU. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — Decision of the CU Commission No. 8792026-06-17 · reference |
| PSRC Spectrum Management and Radio Device Registration — Armenia Telecom Market | Chinese wireless devices are subject to SRRC (State Radio Regulatory Commission of China, under MIIT) radio type approval for radio transmission equipment. SRRC approval covers spectrum conformity for the Chinese frequency plan, which allocates 2.4 GHz (2400–2483.5 MHz) and 5 GHz bands (with China-specific restrictions: the 5.8 GHz band at 5725–5850 MHz is permitted in China for Wi-Fi at up to 33 dBm EIRP — broader than EAEU/Armenian allowances). Telecom terminal equipment additionally requires MIIT Network Access License (NAL). Chinese SRRC and MIIT NAL are not recognised by PSRC and do not substitute for EAEU EAC conformity or Armenian frequency plan compliance. Chinese products designed with 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi enabled may need firmware modification to disable or restrict this band for the Armenian market. SRRC approval does not cover DFS/TPC certification required under EAEU standards for W56 outdoor use.SRRC Radio Type Approval — State Radio Regulatory Commission of China (MIIT), mandatory for radio transmission equipment sold in China MIIT Network Access License (NAL) — Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, mandatory for telecom terminal equipment sold in China China 5 GHz frequency allocation: 5725–5850 MHz (5.8 GHz ISM band) permitted for Wi-Fi at up to 33 dBm EIRP under Chinese rules — not aligned with EAEU/Armenian band plan |
The Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia (PSRC — Հanrakan Tsarayutyunnery Karavarogh Hanjnazhogov — Հanrakan tsarayut'yunnery karavarogh hanjnazhogov) is the national regulator for telecommunications, energy, and water services in Armenia. In telecommunications, PSRC manages radio frequency spectrum allocation, licensing of telecom operators, and oversees terminal equipment market access. Unlike Kazakhstan (which separately requires OTAU type approval on top of EAC conformity), Armenia as a full EAEU member relies primarily on the EAEU EAC conformity framework (TR EAEU 037/2016) for radio equipment market access — PSRC does not operate a parallel national type approval scheme equivalent to OTAU. However, PSRC manages spectrum assignments and issues frequency allocation decisions that determine permissible frequency bands and power levels for devices operating in Armenia. Key spectrum restrictions include: (1) 5 GHz W52 band (channels 36–48, 5150–5250 MHz) and W53 band (channels 52–64, 5250–5350 MHz) are restricted to indoor use only; outdoor deployment of devices transmitting in these sub-bands requires PSRC coordination or specific authorisation. (2) 5 GHz W56 band (channels 100–140, 5470–5725 MHz) may be used outdoors with Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) as required by EAEU/GOST standards. (3) The 5.8 GHz ISM band (5725–5875 MHz) — used extensively in China for Wi-Fi — has restricted or limited use in Armenia and most EAEU member states; manufacturers must verify current PSRC decisions before enabling this band on devices sold in Armenia. Importers and distributors of radio devices are required to ensure that devices comply with Armenian frequency plans before placing products on the market. SARM (Armenian Standards Institute) publishes technical standards aligned with GOST that underpin PSRC frequency plan decisions.Law of the Republic of Armenia 'On Electronic Communications' (as amended) — establishes PSRC authority over telecom regulation and spectrum management PSRC (Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia) — spectrum allocation decisions and frequency use conditions for radio devices EAEU Radio Frequency Table — Eurasian Economic Commission decisions on harmonised frequency allocations across EAEU member states, adopted by Armenia SARM (Armenian Standards Institute) — national technical standards aligned with GOST series for radio equipment |
Chinese SRRC approval and MIIT NAL are not recognised in Armenia and cannot substitute for EAEU EAC conformity under TR EAEU 037/2016. Armenia, as an EAEU member, does not add a parallel national type approval layer — EAC conformity is the primary market access mechanism. However, PSRC spectrum decisions impose country-specific frequency restrictions that must be reflected in device firmware and technical documentation: (1) 5 GHz W52/W53 indoor-only restriction — Chinese products with these bands enabled for outdoor use must be firmware-restricted for Armenia; (2) 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi band is significantly restricted or disallowed in Armenia/EAEU — Chinese products configured for 5.8 GHz operation may require disabling this band for Armenian market placement; (3) DFS/TPC functionality must be enabled and validated for W56 outdoor use. Importers bear responsibility for ensuring frequency-plan compliance before placing products on the Armenian market. Failure to comply with PSRC frequency decisions can result in device prohibition, market withdrawal, and penalties.[INFORMATIONAL] Armenia relies on EAEU EAC conformity (TR EAEU 037/2016) as the primary radio equipment market access mechanism — no parallel PSRC national type approval scheme exists. However, PSRC spectrum decisions impose binding restrictions: 5 GHz W52/W53 indoor-only, 5.8 GHz band restricted or disallowed. Chinese SRRC approval does not satisfy EAEU or Armenian requirements. Importers must verify that device firmware and channel configurations comply with Armenian frequency plans before market placement. DFS/TPC must be enabled for any W56 outdoor use. | Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia (PSRC) — Հanrakan tsarayut'yunnery karavarogh hanjnazhogov2026-06-17 · reference |
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